CHINGWEN CHANG

**** ******** ***** **. ***.*

Amherst, NY 14228

jdrzlc@r.postjobfree.com • 716-***-****

PROFILE

Young, dynamic MS candidate seeking career in the field of Chemistry. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Creative and optimistic. Experienced in wet chemistry, organic chemistry, and nanotechnology. Fluent in Mandarin and English. Able to organize project and collaborate with people of various background.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

01/2009 – Present Graduate Research Assistant, University at Buffalo (SUNY)

Under the guidance of SUNY Distinguished Professor Dr. Paras N. Prasad and Dr. Mark T. Swihart, I used aerosol reactor, wet chemistry and biological methods to develop nanoparticles for multidisciplinary nanotechnology applications related to health and energy.

04/2006 – 07/2006 Laboratory Assistant, National Cheng Kung University, Taipei, Taiwan

Trained in fermentation and extraction.

PROJECTS/ACHIEVEMENTS

06/2010 – 08/2010 “Gd3+-Functionalized Silicon Quantum Dots for Multimodal Imaging”

• Fabricated a high quantum yield and near infrared emitting nanoconstruct containing 56 silicon quantum dots and 2500 gadolinium ions protected for optical and MRI imaging.

• Used techniques of bioconjugation, chelation, confocal imaging, and cell receptor targeting.

05/2010 – Present “T-Boc Protected Silicon for Photo Patterning Applications”

• Functionalized silicon quantum dots with butoxy protected groups that cleave off when irradiated with UV light and a catalyst.

• Used reaction techniques such as reflux, etching, FTIR.

09/2009 – 12/2009 “FRET Acceptor and Donor Properties of Silicon Quantum Dots”

• Demonstrated the first energy transfer between co-localized organic dyes and silicon quantum dots in a micelle for biosensing applications.

• Used of techniques such as flourescence lifetime analysis, surface functionalization, liquid phase separation, and colloidal encapsulation.

06/2009 – 08/2009 “Biocompatible Magnetofluorescent Probes: Luminescent Silicon Quantum Dots Coupled with Superparamagnetic Iron (III) Oxide” (published in ACS Nano)

• Created magnetic silicon quantum dots that could be guided into cells for enhanced efficiency in biological imaging applications.

• Used physicochemical characterization techniques dealing with pH, temperature, photoluminescence, and confocal imaging of particles in cancer cells.

01/2010 – 05/2010 “Polydispersity Reduction of Silicon Quantum Dots ”

• Performed full width half max reduction of silicon quantum dots emission using different methods including protein membrane separation, chromatography and centrifugation to make the more competitive with other quantum dots.

01/2007 – 06/2007 “Modification of PVA and PEEK in the Use of Fuel Cell”

• Synthesized and characterized PVA and PEEK with different functional group.

04/2006 – 07/2006 “Production of Hyaluronic Acid by Streptococcus Zooepidemicus”

• Associated with the project on search of alternate energy sources from Algae and Jatropha.

• Trained in Fermentation and Extraction.

PRESENTATIONS

10/2010 “Near Infrared High Quantum-Yield Luminescent Silicon Quantum Dots Coupled with Gadolinium Ions for Biological Applications “at the 2010 Chemical and Biological Engineering Graduate research Symposium, University at Buffalo, New York

10/2009 “Investigation of Si Quantum Dots as Donors or Acceptors in the FRET Process “ at the 2009 Chemical and Biological Engineering Graduate research Symposium, University at Buffalo, New York

EDUCATION AND HONORS

2008 – Present University at Buffalo, State University of New York, NY

Master of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering, Feb 2011 (expected)

Current GPA: 3.6/4.0

2003 – 2007 National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, June 2007

Graduated with High Distinction with a GPA of 3.7/4.0

2005 The Award for Outstanding Student for Academic Year 2004-2005

National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

LAB TECHNIQUES

Proficient in Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Confocal Microscopes, Distillation, DLS, DSC, FTIR, GC, GC/MS, HPLC, IR, LC/MS, SEM/EDX, Spectrophotometry, TEM, TGA, Titration, UV-Vis, Viscometry, XRD

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Crystal Engineering, Instrumental Analysis, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Physics, Surface Chemistry

COMPUTER SKILLS

Mac, MSDOS, Windows, C, Matlab, Adobe Acrobat, Chem Office, Internet tools, Maple, MS office, Origin, Photoshop, SigmaPlot

LEADERSHIP/COMMUNICATION SKILLS

09/2009 – 08/2010 Secretary General of Taiwanese Graduate Student Association, University at Buffalo,

New York. Organized, conducted more than six events including University at Buffalo New

Graduate Student Orientation for Taiwanese and Chinese New Year Banquet.

2004 – 2008 Tutor, ILTC Opportunity Class, Taipei, Taiwan

Taught entry level English and Math.

2004 – 2005 Tutor, Taiwan

Tutored senior high school level Math, Chemistry, and English for over 6 hours a week.

08/2004 Volunteer, Growth Program, The Humanistic Education Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan

Helped children to learn from various activities and develop healthy minds.

Contact this candidate